Aprilia Debuts 2027 MotoGP Prototype at Jerez

Aprilia Racing debuted its 2027 MotoGP prototype, an 850cc machine, at the Jerez circuit in Spain on Wednesday, joining KTM, Honda and Ducati in early testing ahead of major regulatory changes next season. Test rider Lorenzo Savadori completed several laps on the wet track despite rain that had soaked the venue following last weekend's Spanish Grand Prix.

The private test occurred two days after Monday's official in-season session, where Trackhouse Racing's Ai Ogura set the fastest time for Aprilia on the current bike. Savadori, who had previewed the debut during the race weekend, revved the new prototype in the pits before riding down the home straight, as captured in team-released video with audio. The bike featured 2027-spec aerodynamics, including a revised nose profile, protruding front wing and no seat wings, though team members noted this configuration may evolve as regulations finalize.

Aprilia enters the test as the frontrunner in the 2026 MotoGP standings after four rounds, with factory riders Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin holding first and second place overall. Bezzecchi finished second in Sunday's grand prix, won by Alex Marquez, while satellite efforts from...